Birthplace:

H. Matamoros, Tamaulipas

Education:

J.D. from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Degree in Economics from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California

Professional and Political Career:

• Governor of the State of Tamaulipas since February 5th, 1999
• 1997 - 1998 Secretary of the Treasury of the State of Tamaulipas
• 1996 - 1997 State PRI Chairman
• 1993 - 1995 Mayor of Matamoros, Tamaulipas
• 1991 Member of the Chamber of Deputies in the National Congress for the II Electoral District of Tamaulipas
• 1984 Editor of the Magazine " Planeación Democrática" (Democratic Planning) and Founding Director of the National Planning Library
• 1983 - 1989 Member of the National Board of Directors of the National Association of Economists

Family:

Married to María Antonieta Morales de Yarrington with two children, Tomás Antonio and María Antonieta